Economic Growth news and trends

Fed Beige Book: Slight Economic Growth, Rising Business Optimism
Economy // December 04, 2024

PYMNTS Intelligence, through the last several months, has taken stock of where consumers are spending, and how they contend with inflation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

World Bank: Global Growth Still Lower Than Pre-COVID
Economy // June 11, 2024

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Federal Reserve Reports ‘Slight or Modest Growth’ in Economic Activity
Economy // May 29, 2024

Economic activity in the United States expanded from early April to mid-May, though it varied in different industries and Federal Reserve districts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Economists Trade Recession Predictions for ‘Growth Stop’ Warnings
Economy // January 14, 2024

The good news: Economists are less confident the U.S. will see a recession. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Fed Beige Book Data Highlights Pressure on Consumer Spending

March 05, 2025
The word “uncertainty” appears in the Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book 34 times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Handicapping the US, UK and Europe Real-Time Payments Race

October 06, 2023
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Thailand Ranked First Globally in Real-Time Payments Transactions per Capita

September 01, 2023
The value proposition of real-time payments is undeniable: payments initiated, cleared and completed in just seconds — at any time. In other words, payees get immediate access to their funds....

From Portugal to the Philippines, Real-Time Payments Increase Their Global Footprint

July 05, 2023
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Quick Reads
World Bank: Global Growth Still Lower Than Pre-COVID

June 11, 2024
A new report from the World Bank has good news and bad news about the global economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree […]

Federal Reserve Reports ‘Slight or Modest Growth’ in Economic Activity

May 29, 2024
Economic activity in the United States expanded from early April to mid-May, though it varied in different industries and Federal Reserve districts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Economists Trade Recession Predictions for ‘Growth Stop’ Warnings

January 14, 2024
The good news: Economists are less confident the U.S. will see a recession. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Summer Spending Surge Fuels 4.9% Jump in GDP

October 26, 2023
Strong consumer spending this summer helped drive economic growth in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...